--- title: Food & Nutrition Specialist at Thornton Care Center description: Thornton Care Center is hiring for the Food & Nutrition Specialist role in Denver, CO. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/food-nutrition-specialist-at-thorntoncarecenter-01a15930-142a-7de4-b396-ea13e7961c0b date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Thornton Care Center as Food & Nutrition Specialist in Denver, CO. Pays $18.5–$24 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/7pruik.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Thornton Care Center | | **Location** | Denver, CO | | **Salary** | $18.5/hr - $24/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 19, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Thornton Care Center. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Thornton Care Center. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $64,000 – $78,000 a year (median $78,000). ## Description **WHAT WE'RE ABOUT** *Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?* **Requirements:** You care. **Food and Nutrition Specialist Perks:** - Generous Bonuses - Daily Pay Advance Option Available - Growth Opportunities - DOUBLE your salary - Health Benefits - 401K **Food and Nutrition Services Aide Summary:** The primary responsibility of your job position is to provide assistance in all food functions following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and assisted living facilities. You are entrusted to follow established policies and procedures as directed by the Food and Nutrition Services Manager in order to assist in food preparation, serve a well-balanced meal and maintain a clean and sanitary dining hall. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** - Assist cook in preparing meals that are palatable and appetizing in accordance with established portion control procedures. - Set up and deliver meal trays, food carts, etc. to designated areas. - Assist in checking diet trays before distribution. - Serve food in dining room as instructed. - Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available. - Assist in cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment and floors, dishes and utensils. - Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc. - Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures. - Distribute and collect menus as necessary. - Perform all other duties as requested **SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:** - Google and Microsoft operating system platforms - Administrative and clerical procedures; customer service **Qualifications:** - Must possess, as a minimum, an 8th grade education - Ability to pass a criminal background check as well as Colorado CAPS background check. - COVID Vaccine Required or Valid Exemption. **Benefits:** - Medical insurance with Rx benefits - Dental insurance - Vision care - 401k retirement savings plan - Paid vacation ## Skills - Cleaning - Clerical Skills - Dishwashing - Disinfection - Portion Control - Customer Service ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans - Other Retirement and Savings ## Related - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Specialized Therapy, Nutrition & Wellness jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/specialized-therapy-nutrition-and-wellness?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Registered Dietitian jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/specialized-therapy-nutrition-and-wellness/registered-dietitian?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385445 jobs - [Colorado](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/colorado?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 56960 jobs - [Denver, CO](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/colorado/denver?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 15457 jobs ## Related pages - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385445 jobs - [Colorado](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/colorado?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 56960 jobs - [Denver, CO](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/colorado/denver?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 15457 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)